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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The real story is that progressives on the council pushed for fiscal oversight and against overspending. We got called out for it, but taxpayers didn't foot the bill and the trip is still happening. Honestly shocked to hear CMs who want to make big cuts to the budget advocate for overspending.

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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 07/10/2026

and Anders Folk's campaign people are amplifying this racist bullshit, just like they did with "Somali Fraud" and Omar Fateh last year.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The City Council just passed this resolution asking the Hennepin County Sheriff and University of Minnesota to take down all of their flock cameras. Seems like a no-brainer issue that would be a unanimous vote right? Council Members Rainville, Vetaw, Shaffer, and Palmisano voted no.

Calling on Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota to terminate the use of Flock Safety cameras used as license plate reader cameras.
Whereas, the City of Minneapolis government does not own or operate Flock Safety cameras, but residents of the city have called on their elected leaders to take any and all actions to stop the proliferation of Flock Safety cameras and ban their usage; and
Whereas, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and the University of Minnesota have deployed Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras throughout Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis; and
Whereas, a Star Tribune investigation in July reported that federal immigration enforcement agencies, such as ICE, had the means to access Flock Safety data, despite Minnesota law mandating that ALPR data only be shared for criminal investigations; and
Whereas, Flock Safety ALPR technology captures and retains detailed data on the movements of every vehicle that passes each camera, regardless of whether the vehicle's occupants are suspected of any crime, creating a comprehensive surveillance record of residents' daily movements; and
Whereas, communities across Minnesota including Duluth, Isanti County, Sherburne County, West St.
Paul, Saint Paul, Columbia Heights, Brooklyn Park, and Shorewood -have ended or paused their use of Flock Safety technology in recent months, citing cost, erosion of public trust, and concerns over how the data is accessed and shared; and
Whereas, for months, residents throughout the city of Minneapolis have been organizing against Flock Safety in their neighborhoods, and some have been successful in their efforts to remove Flock Safety cameras from their local streets; and
Whereas, the City of Minneapolis government does not own or operate Flock Safety cameras, but residents of the city have called on their elected leaders to take any and all actions to stop the proliferation of Flock Safety cameras and ban their usage;

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Community is putting on a Cumbia Fundraiser today at 7:00pm at 301 Cedar Avenue South for Eliud, a 22-year old taken by ICE on August 4, 2025. Please consider donating and supporting the fundraising efforts meant to support Eliud and his family. To donate please visit: gofund.me/5b5877c7c

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Donate to Justice For Eliud, organized by Krissa anderson

Eliud has been detained without cause for over 10 months. His habeas case was granted by a judge in … Krissa anderson needs your support for Justice For Eliud

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The City Council has been speaking publicly on reigning in on MPD. I know CP Payne has made it clear that this is a priority. Additionally, this week I brought an action to increase rental license fees for cost recovery. I hope you support our residents and don’t force us to cut more services.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A BET cut to the city levy makes it harder for Council to restore the Mayor's cuts to climate action, violence prevention, housing inspections, health, and BIPOC & immigrant programs. He made those cuts rather than stop MPD overspending. Parks need BET support and so does City Council.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are just coming off of COVID, the murder of George Floyd, a complete school district redesign, and now operation metro surge. MPS needs stability and increased investment, not school closures.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 15/09/2026

Payne: Other city departments manage within their budget. MPD "lacks the basic administrative competency... Perhaps we need to treat this department differently."

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 14/09/2026

Every year at the Waite Park Fall Festival I table with a budget activity where people can vote on what I should prioritize for the budget. Each person gets 3 beads they can put in any of the jars as they see fit (all 3 in 1 jar, 1 in 3 different jars, etc.). Here are the results we got on Saturday.

Waite park fall festival
Invest in social housing 103
Reverse cuts to climate action 69
Reverse cuts to neighborhood funding 58
Reverse cuts to unarmed public safety 53
Lower property taxes 42
Increase funding for MPD 18

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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I hope to see you at our brunch fundraiser on Sunday, September 20th at 10AM! As the school year begins & we head into the final weeks of this campaign, now is a great time to come together & talk public schools. Enjoy coffee & treats while I listen to your vision for schools & share a bit of mine.

Purple and green graphic with the text:
Backyard Brunch Fundraiser
For Christin Crabtree for School Board at Large
Sunday, September 20th at 10am

Join us!

Host Committee:
Ian Brauer | Jason Chavez | Aurin Chowdhury | Jason Garcia | Soren Stevenson | Qannani Omar | Ash Tifa and Hummingbird | Davis Senseman | Elliott Payne | Doron Clark | Kay Carvajal Moran | Andrew Beeman | Riley Bruce | Amity Foster | Brandon Garcia | Ivonne Hernandez | Omar Fateh | Robin Wonsley | Zaynab Mohamed | Liam Davis Temple | Joe Vital | Eli Sherman | Dan Suitor | Josh Kohman | Devin Hogan | Susan Lynx
RSVP or join the host committee at:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aurin-jason-ian

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 09/09/2026

Join me this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 at NE Park Rec center for a listening session on what you want to see in the next police chief.

Community listening session on the next Minneapolis police chief. Join us Thursday September 10th at 5:30 PM at the NE Recreation center

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hi everyone! A Powderhorn Park family needs our help. Elder Charro was kidnapped by ICE along with his coworkers while on their way to work on August 25. This will help with legal fees and other necessities. gofund.me/70537503e

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Donate to Help Elder Charro’s Family Through This difficult time, organized by monica moctezuma mendoza

Hola a todos. Él es Elder Charro, esposo de mi tía y padre … monica moctezuma mendoza needs your support for Help Elder Charro’s Family Through This difficult time

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This winter Northeast resident Erica and her family had their Husband/Dad kidnapped by ICE and in March their landlord suddenly sold the house they lived in for 8 years. Then in July, Erica’s brother was taken by ICE as well. Let’s help our neighbors out here. www.gofundme.com/f/standing-w...

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Donate to Standing with Erica's Family in Northeast, organized by Kate Suchomel

Erica and her daughters have had a tough year. This winter, Erica's husband … Kate Suchomel needs your support for Standing with Erica's Family in Northeast

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 21/08/2026

the minneapolis police department spent $30 million on overtime in 2025 alone, but the behavioral crisis unit spending $25 million in FIVE YEARS warrants a story about its costs and oversight concerns? copaganda from the star tribune ahead of budget season www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

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Robin Wonsley - Minneapolis Ward 2 @ward2.minneapolismn.gov · 20/08/2026

The Frey admin shared a proposal to make significant portions of our city eligible for data centers. If you want to stop data centers in neighborhood, now is the time to organize and make your voice heard. Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…

Post with Frey admin's proposal for data centers

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

False choice. The limited amount of money going to unarmed public safety programs shouldn’t be pitted against each other while the police budget continues to balloon. We can have both & should be expanding both into more neighborhoods so more people can have access to additional safety responses.

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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 12/08/2026

While we are celebrating Peggy Flanagan, I want to also celebrate my friend Christin Crabtree for taking down the most votes for Minneapolis School Board At Large. A tireless advocate and champion for our public schools. I love her so much. @christin612.bsky.social @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social

Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 1 - MINNEAPOLIS
School Board Member At Large (SSD #1) (Elect 2)
Results By Precinct
137 precincts in contest. 137 of 137 precincts reported.
Nonpartisan Candidate Totals Percent
Christin Crabtree 49,254 38.64%
Stephanie Johnson 18,797 14.75%
Clifton "CJ" Henderson 6,551 5.14%
Collin Beachy 43,276 33.95%
Michael Baskins 9,578 7.51%

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A vote for Angie Craig is incompatible with being against ICE and what happened here in Minnesota. Voting for the Laken Riley Act & voting to thank ICE shows Angie is unwilling to fight against fascism. Polls are open tomorrow from 7 AM to 8 PM. Find your polling place here: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Ward 9 community clean-up in collaboration with the Public Works Department. I’m so grateful to 35+ neighbors, city staff, and interns who showed up to help. Rain or shine, Southside we outside. Jason Chavez

A photo of the Ward 9 community clean up on lake street

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My colleagues @aishaforward10.com @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @aurinmpls.bsky.social and I are bringing forward a Safe Outdoor Parking Ordinance this fall, and we want to hear from you!

Minneapolis
Safe Outdoor Parking Ordinance
Council Members Jason Chavez, Aurin Chowdhury, Aisha Chughtai, and Soren Stevenson invite you to a virtual community engagement session to hear your feedback on the proposed safe outdoor parking ordinance.
Additionally, we will have a special guest from Stepping On Up, located in Duluth, MN, who will share how they operate a safe outdoor parking program. Duluth passed their own safe outdoor parking ordinance back in 2023, on which this ordinance is modeled.
Scan the QR code to register and please let us know if you need any language accommodations.
SCAN
ME
Monday, August 10th, 2026
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6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Zoom Registration https://bit.ly/4c6v7EX
What is safe outdoor parking?
• Allows people to sleep in their vehicles overnight.
• Must be located in an approved off-street parking lot that is licensed by the City of Minneapolis.
• Must be managed and staffed at all times.
• Follows clear rules for safety and operations.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Everyday you can read numerous articles like this about how bad the DOJ is and how they routinely lie & don’t follow the law. And yet 7 members of the Minneapolis City Council voted yesterday to apply for a grant with the DOJ when the stated purpose of funding was to arrest “illegal aliens”

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I voted no. I am thankful to my colleagues who also came out against applying for this grant and stood with our community ( @elliottpayne.org , @robin4mpls.bsky.social , @sorenwithward8.bsky.social , @aishaforward10.com , @aurinmpls.bsky.social). 7/

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 30/07/2026

Here’s what the DOJ says the purpose of this funding is. The City of Minneapolis partnering with the federal government on a grant when this is their stated purpose of funding is a non-starter for me. Read the whole document here: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/RCA...

1. BASIC INFORMATION
Purpose of the Funding
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. This NOFO is authorized under Public Law 119-21, Title X, Subtitle A, Part II, Section 100055 (codified at 34 U.S.C. §61101), which provides funding to enhance capacity to locate and apprehend aliens who have committed crimes) under Federal, State, or local law, in addition to being unlawfully present in the United States, investigate crimes committed by illegal aliens, counter gang and criminal activity including drug and human trafficking operations, support prosecutions, coordinate with federal immigration enforcement partners, and strengthen multi-jurisdictional responses to transnational criminal organizations threatening American communities.
This grant program is a collaboration between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies with funding to acquire modern ballistic imaging equipment and implement crime gun intelligence best practices.
This is an invitation to apply notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization Program.
This program will modernize NIBIN technology at 194 existing sites currently utilizing outdated technology. Grant funds will cover the cost of new NIBIN-compatible equipment and maintenance costs for five years. Eligible applicants are entities listed in Appendix 1.
See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 30/07/2026

Today the City Council voted on whether or not MPD should apply for a grant with the DOJ for National Integrated Ballistic Information Modernization program. This would give the City $300,000 to upgrade our technology connected to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Let’s use our brains here. Does it make sense for *Minneapolis* to partner with the federal government when their stated purpose of funding is to do immigration enforcement of “illegal aliens”. Obviously not. It’s uncomfortable to accept that we have a fascist regime but time to act accordingly.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 29/07/2026

Public works has reduced the driving space so much that you almost can't do anything but drive the speed limit past this elementary school. This is outrageous. It's like they have no concern for the people who left home 5 minutes late to drive their kids to school two towns over.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 22/07/2026

My office is hosting office hours tomorrow Thursday July 23rd from 5-7 PM at Edgewater Park. Looking forward to connecting with constituents tomorrow night!

office hours tomorrow Thursday July 23rd from 5-7 PM at Edgewater Park (2326 Marshall St Ne)

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 17/07/2026

Thanks to everyone for reaching out about how important it is to them for Pilllar to stay open. I’m happy to report that we’ve found a path forward for them to open back up their venue side tomorrow!! The massive show of community support all across the city for Pilllar was so heartening to see.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 16/07/2026

Today I voted against contracting with the drone company Skydio and I was proud the City Council voted down working with a company that contracts with ICE. Metro Surge was a test of our constitutional rights. Opening up the door to further erosions of our civil liberties would be a massive mistake.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The argument is being made that we need to have mass surveillance drones that work with ICE because every City will be going this direction & not having drones will cause Minneapolis residents to be “collateral damage” Maintaining civil liberties while other cities get rid of them is a good thing!

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 14/07/2026

My office is hosting a town hall on Wednesday July 15th at 6 PM at Audubon Park with County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Red Flag laws. Come join us!

Join me on Wednesday July 15th at 6 PM at Audubon Park for a town hall with County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Red Flag laws.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The drone company Skydio also contracts with ICE, which for any reasonable person would be a non-starter after Operation Metro Surge. It makes no sense to risk handing over surveillance footage of Minneapolis residents to ICE after they’ve spent the year murdering & kidnapping Minneapolis residents.

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Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is what I can’t get over: he is actually smart enough to know what he’s doing. The cruelty is the point, and he wants to get to higher office playing with people’s lives.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Minneapolis Police didn’t intervene in any ICE murders or kidnappings during Operation Metro Surge. And now Mayor Frey announced he’s ordering Minneapolis Police to intervene and arrest people who are homeless or using drugs, giving ICE another pretext to kidnap them under the Laken Riley Act.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 25/06/2026

jason chavez acknowledged brian coyle, the first out gay member of the minneapolis city council, who voted to ban bathhouses in 1988 while living with HIV in the AIDS crisis, believing with what modern medicine we have now, coyle would be supporting him so he wouldn’t have to make the vote alone

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sam stroozas @samstroozas.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

BREAKING: The adult bathhouse and sex venues ban in Minneapolis has been repealed. Members voted 9-2 in favor, with one member abstaining and one being absent. “Today is the first step and it will not be the last,” said Council member Jason Chavez.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Wild to look at these Star Tribune poll numbers on data centers knowing half of the Minneapolis City Council supports them. Such a unifying issue across every single demographic and yet some politicians are so captured by corporate interests they still want to shove them down people’s throats.

Would you support or oppose the construction of a data center in your community to expand artificial intelligence technology — commonly referred to as "Al"?

Support
Oppose
Undecided
All
22%
63%
15%
Hennepin/Ramsey
16%
72%
12%
Rest of metro
24%
59%
17%
Southern Minn.
26%
57%
17%
Northern Minn.
25%
62%
14%
Male
25%
59%
16%
Female
20%
66%
14%
DFL/lean DFL
13%
74%
13%
GOP/lean GOP
36%
51%
13%
Independent/other
16%
62%
22%
18-34
17%
68%
15%
35-49
20%
63%
17%
50-64
23%
65%
11%
65+
25%
60%
15%
No college degree
24%
62%
14%
College graduate
20%
65%
15%
White
22%
62%
16%
People of color
19%
73%
8%
Trump voters
34%
49%
17%
Harris voters
11%
76%
13%

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

On Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council will vote on the Welcoming and Gender Affirming Minneapolis Ordinance 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈, authored by myself, CM @aishaforward10.com, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and CP @elliottpayne.org. 1/

A WELCOMING AND GENDER
AFFIRMING MINNEAPOLIS ORDINANCE
By Council Members Chavez, Chughtai, Chowdhury, Payne

• For the first time ever, it enshrines a statement in city code affirming that 2SLGBTQIA+ people belong in Minneapolis.

• Establishes in city code that Minneapolis is a safe haven for gender-affirming and intersex healthcare.

• Prohibits city resources and city employees from interfering with anyone's ability to receive gender-affirming or intersex care.

• Prohibits the City from accepting or distributing grant funds that would require the city to limit the rights of individuals based on gender, gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Prohibits data-sharing agreements that could be weaponized against 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

• Requires City employee health plans to provide coverage for gender-affirming care and the healthcare needs of the interse community.

• Requires all-gender ADA accessible restrooms in city-owned and leased buildings, gender-neutral signage on single-user restrooms, and prohibits denying anyone access to a restroom consistent with their gender identity in city facilities.

• Establishes a complaints and discipline process.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 19/06/2026

On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved people of African descent still held in human bondage received news of their freedom in Galveston Texas—a full two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. That delay was a deliberate choice by the white enslavers in their desperate attempt to hold onto power.

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MPR News @mprnews.org · 18/06/2026

The council chamber was full with supporters wearing buttons reading “end the ban” as over 30 residents spoke. The overflow room was also at capacity, with others in the hallway. Dozens spoke in favor of repealing the ban and touched on issues such as public health, tourism and city history.

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Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

More than 30 people who spoke at public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday supported ordinances that would overturn a longtime ban on bathhouses and sex venues. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also voiced su...

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 17/06/2026

Today at our Public Health Safety & Equity committee at 1:30 PM we have a public hearing on our bathhouse regulations ordinance. These ordinance changes are technical amendments that will end legalized homophobia that was codified when the ban was passed into law.

Bathhouses Regulations: Ending
Legalized Homophobia
By Council Members Payne, Stevenson, Chavez, Chowdhury, Chughtai, Wonsley
• Removing language to modernize and eliminate barriers to develop licenses for adult bathhouses in the future
• Moving building standards for adult entertainment venues to the adult entertainment
code
• It allows for the development of a policy framework to reflect public health-centered safe sex practices while maintaining Health Department enforcement powers.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today’s committee vote on a technical amendment regarding bathhouses did not go the way I hoped, but it will still have a final vote next week. That being said, on Wed., June 17, the PHSE Committee will be considering a suite of policies that support our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Come and testify! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

OUTFRONT MINNESOTA ACTION ALERT:

ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026, THE MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL WILL BE
CONSIDERING A SUITE OF POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

@OUTFRONTMN

These include a repeal of the bathhouse ban, updates to non-discrimination protections, and policies to strengthen protections for transgender, gender expansive, and intersex residents in Minneapolis.

Your support can help ensure Minneapolis remains a leader for equality.
Join us on Wednesday at 1:30
PM for the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee Meeting Room 380, City Hall
350 S. 5th St. Minneapolis, MN 55415

@OUTFRONTMN

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Brandon Garcia @brandontgarcia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today during the BHZ committee, CMs Rainville, Shaffer, and Warren voted twice to kill these amendments. Despite research presented that bans *increase* HIV transmission. Despite history showing this ban was made out of homophobia.These same CMs will be at Pride while voting against our communities.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 16/06/2026

Observing ICE activity is not a crime. This is another attempt from Trump’s authoritarian regime to try and suppress free speech and dissent. But we will never stop exercising our constitutional right to legally observe the federal government’s illegal activities.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

ALERT 🚨 Federal agents are being seen across our community as they arrest observers. Let me be clear, alerting our neighbors about ICE activity is not a crime, observing is not a crime, and loving your immigrant neighbors is not a crime. 1/

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It’s time to repeal the Minneapolis bathhouse ban and end legalized homophobia regarding bathhouses. This ordinance would remove language to modernize and eliminate barriers to develop licenses for adult bathhouses in the future. 1/ www.startribune.com/mpls-bathous...

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Opinion | Why repealing Minneapolis’ bathhouse ban could be a public health win

"History has shown multiple times how invocations of a particular concept of morality can be weaponized against queer people with ramifications on public health and civic good," two professors write.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 11/06/2026

Happy pride!! This morning was the first ever drag show hosted in City Hall. It was a powerful message to our 2SLGBTQIA+ community that you will always be protected and celebrated here Minneapolis. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

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Minneapolis City Hall dances into Pride Month with a drag show

A performance in the majestic City Hall rotunda featured lots of rainbow lights and sheer tights in celebration of the city’s LGBTQ community.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Minneapolis City Council is excited to announce additional special guests for our Pride Celebration at Minneapolis City Hall this Thursday. Vogue Down, a Black Queer artist collective, will also be a part of the celebration. 1/

Meet Bur
SPECIAL GUESTS
celebration of ballroom, music, and pride
IBIMINA 007
REU BALENCIAGA
AMBER KATANJI
UNBOTHERED
CARTIER
JUNE 11. 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9.15 a.m.
Minneapolis City Hall Rotunda
350 S 5th Street. Minneapolis. MN 55415

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Minneapolis City Council, in collaboration with the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Employee Resource Group (SOGI) and Neighborhood Community Relations Department (NCR) are excited to invite the community, friends and family to celebrate Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️with us! 1/

PRIDE MONTH CEREMONY.
BREAKFAST. AND DRAG SHOW
The Minneapolis City Council in collaboration with the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Employee Resource Group (SOG) and Neighborhood Community Relations Department (NCR) are excited to invite community, friends and family in celebrating Pride Month with us!
This will be a morning filled with festivities. We are excited to be presenting an honorary resolution and celebrating pride through breakfast and our first-ever Drag Show at City Hall!
JUNE 11, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Breakfast and Drag Show
9:30 a.m. - Reading of the Honorary Resolution
Minneapolis City Hall Rotunda
350 S 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Meet Bur
SPECIAL GUESTS
celebration of drag, music, and pride
LADY
CUMMEAL
STARR DUST
HUNKY DORY
JUNE 11. 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9.15 a.m.
Minneapolis City Hall Rotunda
350 S 5th Street. Minneapolis. MN 55415

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